WWE Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal, one half of legendary tag team Legion of Doom, dies aged 60

Former WWE superstar Road Warrior Animal has died aged 60.

The WWE Hall of Famer was one half of legendary tag team The Legion of Doom during the 1980s and 90s.

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Road Warrior Animal was a regular fixture in WWE during the 1990s

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Road Warrior Animal and Hawk, The Legion of Doom, won tag team gold twice in WWE

Road Warrior Animal, real name Joe Laurinaitis, had two spells with Vince McMahon’s company between 1990 and 1999.

His tag team partner, Hawk, sadly passed away when he suffered a heart attack in 2003.

On Wednesday, Road Warrior Animal’s official Twitter account announced: “At this time, we would like to confirm the passing of Joseph Laurinaitis aka Road Warrior Animal at the age of 60.

“The family is planning to release a statement later today. At this time we ask for you to keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers. #OhWhatARush”

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Road Warrior Animal was (left) was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011

Hulk Hogan, The Iron Sheik and WWE led tributes to Road Warrior Animal on social media.

WWE said: “WWE is saddened to learn that Joe Laurinaitis, known to WWE fans as Road Warrior Animal, has passed away.

“WWE extends its condolences to Laurinaitis’ family, friends and fans.”

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Hogan wrote: “RIP Animal, love you my brother, I know you and Hawk have a lot of unfinished business to take care of! God speed and blessings to your beautiful family, One love4Life. HH.”

The Iron Sheik said: “My Road Warrior Animal brother. You were the most over tag team ever. We had the best time in Minnesota forever. I love you. RIP bubba.”